Wow! It really
has been one of the wetest Springs, beginning of Summers, I can remember. For weeks it has seemed like it rained non-stop! Lately however, we seem to have settled into the Big, Big, Big Downpour every other day or so, and even that has tapered off. The boys, No, make that all of us, love the big lightning shows and loud rumbles of thunder! We kinda look forward to these displays of nature at it's loudest and flashiest. We are also seeing the positive effects on all vegetation. I almost feel like we live in a tropical rainforest. Another benefit is that we have only had to turn the air conditioner on once! Out for a jog this afternoon the temperature was a mild 71 degrees. In past years we had the AC going full force since early May to keep the house cool. I should zip it now, lest I jinx myself. I'll find some wood to knock on since I don't want to bring on the hot, hot, hot weather. We have had some beautiful days in the mix. On the weekend of June 27 we put our yard on the map and participated in the Great American Backyard Campout.
has been one of the wetest Springs, beginning of Summers, I can remember. For weeks it has seemed like it rained non-stop! Lately however, we seem to have settled into the Big, Big, Big Downpour every other day or so, and even that has tapered off. The boys, No, make that all of us, love the big lightning shows and loud rumbles of thunder! We kinda look forward to these displays of nature at it's loudest and flashiest. We are also seeing the positive effects on all vegetation. I almost feel like we live in a tropical rainforest. Another benefit is that we have only had to turn the air conditioner on once! Out for a jog this afternoon the temperature was a mild 71 degrees. In past years we had the AC going full force since early May to keep the house cool. I should zip it now, lest I jinx myself. I'll find some wood to knock on since I don't want to bring on the hot, hot, hot weather. We have had some beautiful days in the mix. On the weekend of June 27 we put our yard on the map and participated in the Great American Backyard Campout.We pitched our tent for the boys first out of doors overnight camping experience. They were all about staying up as late as they could, watching and pointing out every lightning bug and gleefully screaming along with every cricket and bird chirping in the woods. With home just a few steps away, this was our test to see how they may 
handle some further away from home outings. 
Eventually they did fall asleep and I'd say they are seasoned and ready to camp and hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Cari-anne agrees scaling my plans back just a little bit to simply visiting a local campground for the night. For Christmas the boys had gotten me a Wee-Ride to attach to my bicycle. Yes! They researched the online, read all of the reviews and technical aspects and when they finally found the right product, at the right price, convinced their mom to submit the order. I think they worked as Elves at the mall for a few weeks to pay for it. At least that is the story I got. Well they couldn't have picked a better gift. The box did sit in the garage unopened for 6 months, but once a sunny warmer day arrived, 
the day after camping actually, I broke out my gift, put it on my bike and was off taking turns with the boys touring on 2 wheels. It really is an awesome device / seat that attaches between my seat and the handle bars where a boy sits comfortably pointing and
handle some further away from home outings. 
Eventually they did fall asleep and I'd say they are seasoned and ready to camp and hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Cari-anne agrees scaling my plans back just a little bit to simply visiting a local campground for the night. For Christmas the boys had gotten me a Wee-Ride to attach to my bicycle. Yes! They researched the online, read all of the reviews and technical aspects and when they finally found the right product, at the right price, convinced their mom to submit the order. I think they worked as Elves at the mall for a few weeks to pay for it. At least that is the story I got. Well they couldn't have picked a better gift. The box did sit in the garage unopened for 6 months, but once a sunny warmer day arrived, 
the day after camping actually, I broke out my gift, put it on my bike and was off taking turns with the boys touring on 2 wheels. It really is an awesome device / seat that attaches between my seat and the handle bars where a boy sits comfortably pointing and
speaking directions on where he would like to ride to. Seeing how much they enjoyed themselves made me realize they are actually quite sneaky getting a gift that allows them to be chauffeured around the neighborhood. Aidan repeatedly requests "Daddy go by the ungumbellas" which is short for can we please ride past the splash park with the many colorful umbrellas that around it. We rode by here at least nine times and he still didn't want to stop. This was such a hit that it was not long before we went out and bought a 2nd WeeRide to attach to Cari-anne's bike. Now we can all ride past the ungumbellas together. We've taken senic rides down by the Deleware River as well. My poor bike had been suffering from lack of attention as of late but I do believe this problem has been remedied. 
It's hard to believe but Ryan's 2nd birthday arrived and our baby boy is growing fast. He even blew out all of his candles by himself! and while keeping in step with a tradition that will range far, far, far into the future we 
caught a shot of Ryan as he passed the mile 2 mark on his journey.
It's hard to believe but Ryan's 2nd birthday arrived and our baby boy is growing fast. He even blew out all of his candles by himself! and while keeping in step with a tradition that will range far, far, far into the future we 
caught a shot of Ryan as he passed the mile 2 mark on his journey. Happy Birthday Ryan!
Now I did just catch myself after the 3rd time repeating words in triplicate. I know the boys pick up a lot of our speech and mannerisms and this is an instance where I've picked up one of theirs. They usually talk about being able to do things when they are Bigger, Bigger, Bigger (which is happening way to quick if you ask me) Now I've fallen into emphasising things in their speak. In future post I'll try, try, try to limit myself to the use of an adjective one time for each sentence. Anyway, We also Celebrated the 4th of July with all of the fanfare and fireworks. The boys talked about it all day before and then for days afterward. It was a blast! Summer is the best! ooops! What about running? Well there has been a little of it in between all the other stuff, but probably not nearly enough! I do feel a bit guilty about that, but haven't you heard about all this rain we have been having!
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